TP Link HC2220G1UV1 Users Manual
User Guide
AC2200 Home Wi-Fi System
HC2220-G1u
1910020858 REV1.0.0
Contents
About This Guide .........................................................................................................1
Chapter 1. Get to Know Your Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
1. 1. Product Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1. 2. Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1. 2. 1. LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1. 2. 2. Buttons and Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Chapter 2. Connect the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
2. 1. Position the Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2. 2. Connect Your Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2. 3. Connect Your Satellites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Chapter 3. Log In to Your Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Chapter 4. Set Up Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4. 1. Use Quick Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4. 2. Set Up an IPv6 Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4. 3. Configure the Controller in Access Point Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Chapter 5. Add Satellites to Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5. 1. Sync Your Satellites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5. 2. Place Your Satellites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Chapter 6. USB Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6. 1. Access the USB Storage Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6. 1. 1. Access the USB Device Locally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6. 1. 2. Access the USB Device Remotely. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6. 1. 3. View USB Storage Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6. 1. 4. Customize the Access Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
6. 2. Media Sharing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
6. 3. 3G/4G Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Chapter 7. Network Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
7. 1. Firewall & DoS Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
7. 2. Service Filtering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
7. 3. Access Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
7. 4. IP & MAC Binding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Chapter 8. NAT Forwarding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
8. 1. Translate Address and Port by ALG. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
8. 2. Share Local Resources over the Internet by Virtual Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
8. 3. Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
8. 4. Make Applications Free from Port Restriction by DMZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Chapter 9. Customize Your Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
9. 1. Check Network Map and Manage Your Satellites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
9. 1. 1. Check Internet Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
9. 1. 2. Manage Your Satellites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
9. 1. 3. View Online Devices Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
9. 2. Set Up Parental Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
9. 3. Specify Wireless Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
9. 3. 1. Change Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
9. 3. 2. Use WPS for Wireless Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
9. 3. 3. Create Multi-SSID Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
9. 4. Change LAN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
9. 4. 1. Change the LAN IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
9. 4. 2. Use the Router as a DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
9. 4. 3. Reserve LAN IP Addresses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
9. 5. Configure IPv6 LAN Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
9. 5. 1. Configure the RADVD Address Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
9. 5. 2. Configure the DHCPv6 Server Address Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
9. 6. Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Chapter 10. Manage Your Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
10. 1. Set System Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
10. 2. Test the Network Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
10. 3. Update the Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
10. 4. Back Up and Restore Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
10. 5. Change the Login Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
10. 6. Local Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
10. 7. Remote Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
10. 8. System Log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
10. 9. CWMP Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
10. 10. Monitor the Internet Traffic Statistics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Chapter 11. FAQ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
About This Guide
This guide is a complement to Quick Installation Guide. The Quick Installation Guide
provides instructions for quick internet setup, while this guide contains details of each
function and demonstrates how to configure them.
When using this guide, please note that features of your device may vary slightly
depending on the model and software version you have, and on your location, language,
and internet service provider. All screenshots, images, parameters and descriptions
documented in this guide are used for demonstration only.
Conventions
In this guide the following conventions are used:
Convention Description
Underlined
Teal
>
Note:
Tips:
Symbols on the web
page
Underlined words or phrases are hyperlinks. You can click to redirect to a
website or a specific section.
Contents to be emphasized and texts on the web page are in teal, including the
menus, items, buttons and so on.
The menu structures to show the path to load the corresponding page. For
example,
page is under the Wireless menu that is located in the Settings tab.
Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the device.
Indicates important information that helps you make better use of your device.
•
•
•
•
Settings > Wireless > Wireless Settings means the Wireless Settings
click to edit the corresponding entry.
click to delete the corresponding entry.
click to enable or disable the corresponding entry.
click to view more information about items on the page.
More Info
The latest software, management app and utility are available from the Download
Center
The Quick Installation Guide can be found where you find this guide or inside the
package of the product.
at www.tp-link.com/support.
Specifications can be found on the product page at
http://www.tp-link.com.
A Technical Support Forum is provided for you to discuss our products at
http://forum.tp-link.com.
Our Technical Support contact information can be found at the
Support
page at www.tp-link.com/support.
Contact Technical
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Chapter 1
Get to Know Your Devices
This chapter introduces what your devices can do and shows its appearance.
It contains the following sections:
Product Overview
•
• Appearance
Chapter 1
Get to Know Your Devices
1. 1. Product Overview
TP-Link home Wi-Fi system uses multiple devices to provide a seamless, intelligent and
easy-to-configure mesh network that covers the entire home. The system consists
of three routers, one works as the Controller and the other two work as Satellite. The
Controller connects to the modem or gateway, the Satellites extend the wireless
coverage of your network.
1. 2. Appearance
1. 2. 1. LEDs
LEDs
Sync
You can check the device’s working status by following the LED Explanation table.
LED Explanation
Name Status Indication
Flashing Green The device is starting or updating the firmware.
Solid Green The device is ready, and the internet is available.
(System Status)
Solid Orange The device is ready but the internet is unavailable.
Off Power is off.
Solid Red The firmware is corrupted.
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LED Explanation
Name Status Indication
Get to Know Your Devices
(Wireless)
(Sync/WPS)
Flashing Green
Solid Green
Solid Orange
Off
Flashing Green
Solid Green
Off
The wireless function is enabled, and the device is in the
factory default state.
For Controller, the wireless function is enabled.
For Satellite, the wireless connection between Controller
and Satellite is successful, and the signal is strong.
For Satellite, the wireless connection between Controller
and Satellite is successful, but the signal is weak.
For Satellite, the wireless connection between Controller
and Satellite failed.
A wireless device is trying to connect to the network via
WPS. This process may take up to 2 minutes.
A Satellite is trying to connect to the Controller via
synchronization. This process may take up to 2 minutes.
After successful connection, the LED will turn off. If the
synchronization fails, the LED will flash for about 10 seconds
and then turn off.
No WPS/Sync in process or WPS/Sync process has
completed.
1. 2. 2. Buttons and Ports
1
Sync
2
3
4
5
6
7
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Item Description
For pairing the Controller and the Satellite and starting WPS process.
1 Sync Button
Press the button to start a WPS process, press and hold the button for at least
5 seconds to start a synchronization process.
Get to Know Your Devices
2 WAN/LAN Port
Combined with WAN/LAN interface capabilities, which can be used to connect
the device to the internet or Ethernet network devices.
3 LAN Port For connecting the your PC or other Ethernet network devices.
4 USB Port For connecting to a USB storage device.
The switch for the power. Press it to power on or off the device.
5 ON/OFF Button
ON
OFF
6 Power Port For connecting the device to a power socket via the provided power adapter.
7 Reset Button
Press and hold the button for at least 5 seconds to reset the device into factory
default settings.
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Chapter 2
Connect the Hardware
This chapter contains the following sections:
•
Position the Devices
• Connect Your Controller
• Connect Your Satellites
Chapter 2
Connect the Hardware
2. 1. Position the Devices
• The device should not be located in a place where it will be exposed to moisture or
excessive heat.
• Place the device in a location where it can be connected to multiple devices as well as
to a power source.
• Make sure the cables and power cord are safely placed out of the way so they do not
create a tripping hazard.
• The device can be placed on a shelf or desktop.
• Keep the device away from strong devices with strong electromagnetic interference,
such as Bluetooth devices, cordless phones and microwaves.
2. 2. Connect Your Controller
You can set any one of the HC220-G1 routers as the Controller and the remaining two
as Satellites.
Follow the steps below to connect your Controller.
If your internet connection is through an Ethernet cable directly from the wall instead
of through a DSL/Cable/Satellite modem, directly connect the Ethernet cable to
the Controller’s WAN/LAN port, then follow step 4 and 5 to complete the hardware
connection.
Controller
Internet
Power adapter
Modem
Power adapter
1. Turn off the modem, and remove the backup battery if it has one.
2. Connect the modem to the Controller’s WAN/LAN port with an Ethernet cable.
3. Turn on the modem, and then wait about 2 minutes for it to restart.
4. Turn on the Controller.
5. Verify the System Status LED is solid green and the Wireless LED is flashing green.
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System Status LED is solid green and Wireless LED is flashing green.
6. Connect your computer to the Controller.
• Method 1: Wired
Turn off the Wi-Fi on your computer and connect the computer to the LAN port of
the Controller using an Ethernet cable.
Ethernet cable
• Method 2: Wireless
1 ) Find the SSID (Network Name) and Wireless Password printed on the label at
the bottom of the Controller.
2 ) Click the network icon of your computer or go to Wi-Fi Settings of your smart
device, and then select the SSID to join the network.
Smart DeviceComputer
Wi-Fi
onnections are available
ireless Network Connection
TP-Link_XXXX
Connect automatically Connect
OR
< Settings
Wi-Fi
CHOOSE A NETWORK...
TP-Link_XXXX
Other...
• Method 3: Use the Sync button
Wireless devices that support WPS, including Android phones, tablets, most USB
network cards, can be connected to your Controller by this method.
Note:
• WPS is not supported by iOS devices.
• The WPS function cannot be configured if the wireless function of the Controller is disabled. Also, the WPS
function will be disabled if your wireless encryption is WEP. Please make sure the wireless function is enabled
and is configured with the appropriate encryption before configuring the WPS.
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Connect the Hardware
1 ) Tap the WPS icon on the device’s screen. Here we take an Android phone as an
example.
2 ) Immediately press the Sync button on your Controller.
3 ) The System Status LED will flash for about two minutes during the WPS process.
WLAN
On
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Sync
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HomeNetwork
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Test
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2. 3. Connect Your Satellites
Power adapter
Connect the Hardware
Satellite
1. Connect your Satellites to the power sources with the provided power adapter.
2. Press the power ON/OFF button to turn on the satellite.
3. Verify that the System Status LED is solid green and the Wireless LED is flashing
green.
System Status LED is solid green and Wireless LED is flashing green.
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Chapter 3
Log In to Your Controller
This chapter introduces how to log in to the web management page of the Controller.
Chapter 3
Log In to Your Controller
With the web management page, it is easy to configure and manage your Controller.
The web management page can be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with
a Web browser, such as Microsoft the Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari.
Follow the steps below to log in to your Controller.
1. Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in
Obtain an IP address automatically mode on your
computer.
2. Launch Enter
http://tplinkwifi.net in the address bar of a web browser and create a
login password for secure management and click
on the login window and click
Log in to log in to your Controller.
Save. Enter the password again
Note:
1. If the dialog boxes shown in the images above do not appear, it suggests that your IE Web-browser has been
set to a proxy. You can go to Tools > Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings, and clear the Using Proxy
checkbox, and click OK.
2. If the login window does not appear, please refer to the FAQ section.
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Chapter 4
Set Up Internet Connection
This chapter introduces how to connect your Controller to the internet. The Controller
is equipped with a web-based Quick Setup wizard. It has necessary ISP information built
in, automates many of the steps and verifies that those steps have been successfully
completed. Furthermore, you can also set up an IPv6 connection if your ISP provides
IPv6 service.
It contains the following sections:
Use Quick Setup Wizard
•
• Set Up an IPv6 Internet Connection
• Configure the Controller in Access Point Mode
Chapter 4
Set Up Internet Connection
4. 1. Use Quick Setup Wizard
The Quick Setup wizard will guide you to set up your Controller.
You can refer to the instructions below to set up or modify the internet settings of your
Controller.
1. Visit
2. Click
http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the Controller.
Quick Setup on the top of the page and configure the basic internet connection,
and then click
• Internet Connection Type: Select your internet connection type and enter
•
6to4 Tunnel Enable: Enable or disable the 6to4 tunnel function.
•
IPv6: Enable IPv6 internet connection and set up the basic configuration, or
Next.
the corresponding information (if required) provided by your ISP.
Three connection types are supported:
disable the IPv6 connection. Refer to
Dynamic IP, PPPoE and Static IP.
Set Up an IPv6 Internet Connection for
advanced setup.
Note: 6to4 tunnel and IPv6 cannot be enabled at the same time.
3. Customize your wireless network name (SSID) and the password. You can keep the
default settings or change them to a new one, both fields are case-sensitive, and
then click
Next to get a brief summary of your internet setup.
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Note: If you have changed the preset wireless network name (SSID) and wireless password during the Quick
Setup process, all your wireless devices must use the new SSID and password to connect to the your network.
Set Up Internet Connection
4. Click Finish to complete the Quick Setup process. You can refer to Test the Network
Connectivity
to test your Internet connection
4. 2. Set Up an IPv6 Internet Connection
If your ISP provides IPv6 connection and some detailed IPv6 parameters, you can
manually set up an IPv6 connection.
If your ISP provides an IPv4-only connection or IPv6 tunnel service, you can run the
Quick Setup to enable
Follow the steps below to set up an IPv6 connection:
1. Visit
2. Go to
http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the Controller.
Settings > Advanced Settings > Internet.
3. Select your WAN Interface Name (Status should be Connected) and click the (Edit)
icon.
6to4 Tunnel for permitting IPv6 connection.
4. Scroll down the page to enable
IPv6, and configure the IPv6 parameters.
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Ethernet2
WAN/LAN
LAN
Set Up Internet Connection
• Addressing Type: Consult your ISP for the addressing type (HCPv6 or
SLAAC). SLAAC is the most commonly used addressing type.
•
IPv6 Gateway: Keep the default setting.
Note: If your ISP has provided the IPv6 address, click Advanced to reveal more settings. Check to use IPv6 specified
by ISP and enter the parameters provided by your ISP.
5. Click OK to make the settings effective. Now IPv6 service is available for your network
4. 3. Configure the Controller in Access Point Mode
In Access Point mode, your Controller connects to a wired router via an Ethernet cable.
Meanwhile the Controller and Satellites extend the wireless coverage of your existing
network.
If you already have a wired router, you can use this mode.
To switch to Access Point Mode:
WAN
Ethernet4Ethernet3Ethernet1Ethernet2Internet
1. Connect the Controller’s WAN/LAN port to your wired router’s Ethernet port via an
Ethernet cable as shown above.
2. Connect a computer to the Controller via an Ethernet cable or wirelessly by using
the SSID (network name) and password printed on the label at the bottom of the
Controller.
3. Visit
4. Go to
http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the Controller.
Settings > Operation Mode, select Access Point and click Save. Log in to the
router via
http://tplinkwifi.net after the router reboots.
5. Go to
Quick Setup or Settings > Wireless > Wi-Fi Network and set the SSID and
password for the wireless network.
Now, you can connect to the SSID and enjoy your existing network.
Tips: In AP mode, functions like NAT, Parental Controls and QoS are not supported..
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Chapter 5
Add Satellites to Your
Network
This chapter describes how you can add the satellites to your network and extend the
wireless coverage.
This chapter contains the following sections:
Sync Your Satellites
•
• Place Your Satellites
Chapter 5
Add Satellites to Your Network
5. 1. Sync Your Satellites
The Wi-Fi System includes three routers, one works as the Controller and the others
work as the Satellites. The Sync process is triggered by the Sync button, and the
Satellites will automatically copy the settings of your Controller after successful sync.
Follow the steps below to sync the Satellites:
1. Place the Satellite close to the Controller.
2. Power on the Satellites and wait about two minutes for it to get ready.
• System Status LED is solid green.
• Wireless LED is flashing green.
3. Press and hold the Sync button on the Controller for about 5 seconds until its Sync
LED turns solid green and within one minute, press and hold the Sync button on the
Satellite for about 5 seconds until its Sync LED turns solid Green.
Controller
Satellite
Sync
Sync
The Sync LEDs of the Controller and the Satellite light green and turn off about two
minutes later. The Wireless LEDs of the Controller and the Satellite should be solid
green after successful synchronization.
4. Repeat step 1-3 to sync another Satellite.
Tips:
1. You can check the sync status on the web management page by visiting http://tplinkwifi.net, going to Settings >
Network Map and clicking the
HC220-G1 icon.
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Add Satellites to Your Network
2. For more information on the management of your Satellites, please refer to Manage Your Satellites.
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5. 2. Place Your Satellites
After the Sync processes are complete, you may need to move your Satellites to
appropriate places to extend the wireless signal coverage. The specific locations
depend on the architectural style and layout of your house, please note that the Wi-Fi
signal of one Satellite at least must be within the range of your Controller’s Wi-Fi signal
in order to sync with the Controller.
You can use the Satellites’ wireless LEDs to help you to determine where to place them.
Examples of Typical Placement
• For multi-story house
• For ranch-style house
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• For apartment
Add Satellites to Your Network
Tips:
• After the placement, if the Wireless status LED of Satellite is orange or red, please move it closer to the Controller, you
can check the connection status and wireless signal status on the web management page by visiting http://tplinkwifi.
net, going to Settings > Network Map and clicking the
HC220-G1 icon.
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Chapter 6
USB Settings
This chapter describes how to use the USB port to share files and media from the USB
storage devices over your home network locally, or remotely through the internet.
You can also learn how to get wireless internet access through 3G/4G mobile network.
The router supports USB external flash drives and hard drives.
It contains the following sections:
Access the USB Storage Device
•
• Media Sharing
• 3G/4G Settings
Chapter 6
USB Settings
6. 1. Access the USB Storage Device
Insert your USB storage device into the router’s USB port and then access files stored
there locally or remotely.
Tips:
1. If you use USB hubs, make sure no more than 4 devices are connected to the router.
2. If the USB storage device requires using bundled external power, make sure the external power has been connected.
3. If you use a USB hard drive, make sure its file system is FAT32, exFat, NTFS or HFS+.
4. Before you physically disconnect a USB device from the router, safely remove it to avoid data damage: Go to Advanced
> USB Sharings > USB Storage Devices and click
6. 1. 1. Access the USB Device Locally
Insert your USB storage device into the router’s USB port and then refer to the following
table to access files stored on your USB storage device.
¾ Method 1:
.
Windows
Computer
Computer > Network, then click the Network Server Name (model
Go to
number
Note:
Operations in different systems are similar. Here we take Windows 7 as an example.
by default) in the Computer section.
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¾ Method 2:
Windows
Computer
Open the
address
press
Windows Explorer (or go to Computer) and type the server
\\tplinkwifi.net or ftp://tplinkwifi.net in the address bar, then
Enter.
1 ) Select Go > Connect to Server.
2 ) Type the server address
3 ) Click
Connect.
smb://tplinkwifi.net.
Mac
4 ) When prompted, select the Guest radio box. (If you have set up a
username and a password to deny anonymous access to the USB
disks, you should select the
to set up an account for the access, refer to
for data security:
Smart
Device
Tips:
You can also access your USB disk by using your Network/Media Server Name as the server address. Refer to To
customize the address of the USB disk: to learn more.
Use a third-party app for network files management.
.)
Registered User radio box. To learn how
To set up authentication
6. 1. 2. Access the USB Device Remotely
You can access your USB disk outside the local area network. For example, you can:
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• Share photos and other large files with your friends without logging in to (and paying
for) a photo-sharing site or email system.
• Get a safe backup for the materials for a presentation.
• Remove the files on your camera’s memory card from time to time during the journey.
Note:
If your ISP assigns a private WAN IP address (such as 192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x), you cannot use this feature because
private addresses are not routed on the Internet.
Follow the steps below to configure remote access settings.
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the password you set for the router.
2. Go to Advanced > USB Sharing > USB Storage Device, and locate the Sharing
Settings
section.
3. Select the
FTP (via Internet) check box, and then click Save.
4. Refer to the following table to access your USB disk remotely.
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